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Category: Commentary
Alexi Giannoulias: Competent governance is a good political strategy
Reducing wait times at the DMV may not transform people’s lives, but it can begin to push back against the narrative that “government doesn’t work.”
Daniel DePetris: How South Korea’s martial law and impeachment saga affects the US
For the United States, the turmoil in South Korea is potentially disruptive to its geopolitical agenda in East Asia.
Mark Kelly: Chicago must create a more dynamic public arts realm. Here are some ideas.
Chicago’s greatest asset is its world-class arts landscape, so our planning should seek to leverage and strengthen what already exists.
Paul Vallas: We need a public safety consent decree that protects Chicagoans
Our criminal justice system is placing people increasingly at risk. Yet, only the police are under a federal consent decree.
Marianne Schnall: Why we need to embolden women and girls to keep running for leadership
We must affirm our commitment to women’s representation in politics, proactively uplifting girls’ belief in themselves as future leaders.
Laura Durnell: CPS is gutting my daughter’s arts program. This isn’t what we signed up for.
Cuts to Senn High School’s competitive magnet fine arts program will harm student educational experiences.
Michael D. Belsky: Chicago’s budget process is chaotic. It needs a stronger Office of Financial Analysis.
It should be common sense that aldermen and the Council Office of Financial Analysis should have ample time to scrutinize the budget.
Jennifer Guzman: Peace circles can’t fix leadership failures in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office
Rather than offer peace circles, the mayor’s chief of staff should have offered accountability in the wake of sexual harassment accusations.
Willie Wilson: The best gift ever this Christmas season
If I had one wish this Christmas, it would be that all men and women would be free to worship and fulfill their purpose.